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US scientists engineer plant to harvest precious minerals, improve soil, create biofuel
Currently, Amherst scientists aim to engineer Camelina sativa, a member of the mustard family, to behave like another plant ...
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The Tiny Oilseed That Could Help Power Hawai‘i’s Energy Future
Nothing seems particularly remarkable about camelina, a small, wispy plant that flowers in meadows across North America and Europe. Yet it’s full of surprises. When cultivated, camelina acts as a fast ...
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Synthetic biology techniques significantly increase purity of specialized plant oils
The next step for Durrett's research team is to continue studying these modified camelina and pennycress plants to determine what other changes are occurring. "Anytime we make these changes in a ...
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Claude Caldwell
Camelina sativa, or false flax, is a hardy oilseed plant that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. This super-nutritious plant is used as a vegetable oil for human consumption and ...